NetWorld! What People Are Really Doing on the Internet and What It Means to You
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| Author | Rothman, David H. |
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| LoC No. | 95005287 |
| Title | NetWorld! What People Are Really Doing on the Internet and What It Means to You |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by KD Weeks, Juliet Sutherland, COVER DESIGN; LINDY DUNLAVEY and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "NetWorld! What People Are Really Doing on the Internet and What It Means to You" by David H. Rothman is a current events exploration of the Internet written in the mid-1990s. This insightful account examines how individuals and communities utilize the growing online landscape, covering various themes including social interactions, business endeavors, and cultural shifts. Rothman's writing aims to enlighten readers about the transformative effects of the Internet, highlighting both its benefits and challenges in daily life. The opening of "NetWorld!" sets the stage by illustrating the rapid evolution of the Internet from a scientific endeavor into a bustling digital community. Rothman begins by discussing the influx of users and the diverse activities taking place online, ranging from educational pursuits to commercial enterprises. He shares anecdotes about people who have formed significant connections through the Internet, such as a couple who met online, and highlights the contrasting views on digital culture, touching on concerns like censorship and privacy. Overall, the early chapters provide a captivating snapshot of the Internet's early days, filled with colorful examples and an exploration of its implications on society as a whole. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TK: Technology: Electrical, Electronics and Nuclear engineering |
| Subject | Internet |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55002 |
| Release Date | Jun 28, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. |
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